The Secret to Covering Up Dark Circles

The first place to show our age (and late nights) is our eyes. We consulted with some of New York's top makeup artists to find out their secrets to covering up those circles of doom. Read on for their top techniques that will give you a super fresh and rested look. Really!

A Cream Concealer Works Best

A Cream Concealer Works Best

A common mistake women make when it comes to covering under eye circles is using a product that is too dry for their skin. With this in mind, makeup artist Tamah Krinsky recommends “A light, creamy concealer that won’t crack or seep into the fine lines around the eyes,” says Krinsky, who works the faces of Alexa Chung and Christy Turlington, among others.

Turn Your Foundation into Concealer

Turn Your Foundation into Concealer

For those who like to keep their regime limited to the essentials, Krinsky says you can even use your foundation as a concealer: “If you use a liquid foundation squeeze a tiny bit onto your hand and let it oxidize. The longer it is exposed to the air the more concentrated the pigment will become and you can then easily use it as a concealer. If you use a cream foundation then lightly build up the product so that it has more concealing ability.”